Mohonk Mountain House
A Victorian mountain-castle hotel open since 1869, set beside a high-altitude lake, where non-guests can buy a day pass to hike the grounds.
Built in 1869 and run by the Quaker Smiley family ever since, this Victorian resort hotel has red-roofed towers reflected in Lake Mohonk and is a National Historic Landmark. More than 100 kilometres of trails and gazebos lead to viewpoints such as Sky Top Tower, and the labyrinthine rock-crevice trails are quite challenging. Non-guests need a day pass to enter; prices are higher on weekends and in peak season, and reservations are required. You can also book a lunch that includes entry. Accommodation is pricey but includes all meals.
Opening hours
Day-pass entry approx. 8:00 am–sunset (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Mohonk Preserve
- Historic Huguenot Street
- Minnewaska State Park Preserve
- Kingston Stockade District
- Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
- Walkway Over the Hudson
- Home of FDR National Historic Site & Presidential Library
- Culinary Institute of America